1.1. The Game Interface
The Game Interface provides the player with essential data.
The Theme Icon is displayed on the top left corner. The game name, prize value and standard functions above (minimize and close) are on the top right.
The Game Display includes the central Q&A box for the main game interaction.
Time counters are set on top of the Q&A box, keeping track of remaining game time while the current question's level of difficulty is shown on the bottom of the page.
There are two types of questions:
Multiple Choice – Choose the correct answer out of four possible answers by clicking the button to its left. Correct answers show a green check mark. Incorrect answers show a red X and a green check highlights the correct answer.
True/False – Decide if the fact in question is true or not. Select True to accept the fact, False to reject it.
Game Helpers
Two Game Helpers are located at the bottom of the Q&A box, Skip and 50/50, each with its own Usage Counter showing how many times the Helper was used.
The 50/50 helper – When used for Multiple Choice this helper takes out half of the answers, leaving the correct and one incorrect answer to choose from. For a True/ False question, the helper gives the player the correct answer.
The Skip It helper and counter – Rejects the question with no impact on the personal ranking.
Usage Counters – The bottom number shows the total number of uses, the top number shows the number of remaining uses.
The Ranking Box.
The Ranking box is divided between the player's personal and the game’s overall ranking information. The Personal Ranking displays quantitative and percentage success rates (the number of correct answers out of total questions answered) followed by the player’s current position and position tendency. The Overall Ranking features a dynamic leader-board where players are listed in order of ranking and includes their success rate and last answer indicator.
My Ranking – The Player's personal game information includes:
- Username – The competitor’s public Username
- Correct Answers – Ratio and Percentage of questions answered correctly (X/Y…..%)
- Place # – The Player's relative place on the game’s leader board.
- Ranking Tendency – Going up or down the ranking leader board.
- Overall Ranking –The Game overview and leader-board includes:
- Correct Answers – The ratio of correct answers out of all.
Success Ratio Indicator – Shows whether the player is above (+) or below (-) the 50% required for qualification.
1.2. Playing Multiplayer Trivia
In this classic multiplayer all-you-can-get Trivia game, a player wins by answering the most questions correctly within the 2 minute game period while finishing with a Success Ratio of at least 50%.
All players start together and advance at their own pace. The quicker a player is to answer, the more questions he will get.
The prize pool equals the accumulated entry fees paid by all joining players (service rate deducted). A tie between two players (equal number of correct answers) is resolved according to the higher Success Ratio (%), that is the relation between correct answers and overall questions the player tackled (questions skipped excluded). In the event of a Success Ratio tie, the prize pool amount will be divided evenly.
In the event that none of the players finish with a qualifying success ratio of 50% or higher, the prize pool is transferred to the corresponding Theme's Jackpot.
Strategize the use of your four Skip and two 50/50 helpers to outrun your competition.
Real money games require at least two registered players to start. Free games can be started with a single player only.
And may the best player win!
1.3. Playing Jackpot Trivia
The ultimate race, can you beat everyone to the treasure? 15 multi-choice questions, 10 seconds for each, are all that stand between you and the Jackpot. Remember, this is a sudden death challenge, one mistake and you're back at square one! The good news – you can take as many shots as you can afford. And here's the twist, once you answer the 12th question correctly you have the option: make an exit with 3% of the Jackpot or try to get the last three questions for the grand prize. So what will it be?
1.4. Playing the Special Events
Special Events are cash money events out of the ordinary game rotation and standard game rules. Many Special Events reoccur at fixed time intervals, such as daily, weekly or monthly. Other Special Events are one-time events. You can sign up for all Special Events far in advance. With every event having a minimum and maximum number of participants, signing up in advance can be crucial. The Special Events are open for review and sign up in the Special Events Lobby. A Special Event of a specific theme or category may also be available in the corresponding theme lobby. The following is an overview of some Triviaonnet.com Special Events:
$5 Giveaway
A daily competition starting at 9PM (EST) sharp. This free-for-all competition awards the winner a solid $5 cash prize. The game is conducted under the same set of rules as standard multiplayer games with one difference. The competition extends for 5 minutes instead of just two, making mental endurance and skill all the more important.
Sweet & Skippy
Every Tuesday and Thursday, just before you give in to the after-lunch gloom at 2PM (EST), it’s time for light Entertainment Trivia. $2 Entry Fee, Winner takes a $20 prize guaranteed! Fun guaranteed for all. Two variations to the standard multiplayer game rules sets it apart, first the competition lasts for 3 minutes, more importantly, every player is allowed to skip 10 questions instead of the standard 4.
50/50 Special
Every Monday and Wednesday, 9:30PM (EST) why watch the show when you can be the show!? Standard Multiplayer rules, extended for a 3 minute game time, and get this, it’s open season on the 50/50 helper! Will ten of those be enough to win the $20 prize bank? $2 and you’ll find out. Let the games begin!
1.5. Playing Tournaments
Tournaments are multi-leveled competitions where a predetermined number of qualifying players advance from one level to the next until the final level is played out and the leader-board is revealed. Tournament configurations vary and therefore aren't covered here. Specific tournament rules will be published individually for every scheduled tournament. You can find and sign up for all scheduled tournaments in the Special Events lobby. Are you up for the ultimate challenge offering the ultimate reward in cash and fame?